Larva: Feeds as specified below in a silken galleryOverwinters as: LarvaObservations: The moth has an elongated forewing which is cream to buff,variably marked in a dark brown. There is an oblique streak from the dorsum at about a quarter from the base and a terminal line which is made up of a series of brown spots.The moth which originates from Madeira like the majority of its congeners is fully naturalised in this country, although how it was introduced is still a mystery.The similar species blastobasis vittata (Wollaston, 1858) has only ever been recorded in Hampshire and Sussex and is generally smaller with markings being obscure. It is small and usually orangey brown but genitalia examination is the only sure way to differentiate the two species.

The moth is attracted to light and can be found at the moth trap,usually in small numbers.

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